Pharmacy Supervisor- Inpatient Clincial

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist who develops, organizes, coordinates, and manages inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner teams serving Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, the Emergency Department, and Inpatient Mental Health. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists-accredited residency, or equivalent experience, are preferred.

The supervisor oversees clinical pharmacy program operations and staff, establishes operational policies and procedures, supports pharmacy operations across service areas, and contributes to interdisciplinary education and research. The role also includes clinical review and monitoring of medication therapy and patient safety concerns.

This is a permanent, non-virtual position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Telework is not available. The full performance level is GS-13.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or meet the stated foreign pharmacy graduate education requirements through FPGEC certification.
• Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
• Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.
• Skill in managing people or programs.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA exception for non-citizen appointments when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Meet VA pre-employment requirements, including applicable drug screening, background/security investigation, physical examination, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Complete the required online onboarding and application documentation.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to evaluation and written certification for continued employment.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists-accredited residency, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and maintain written policies and procedures defining operational requirements.
• Interview employment candidates and make selection recommendations.
• Conduct performance reviews and recommend appointments, special advances, within-grade increases, or disciplinary action to the Chief or Associate Chief of Pharmacy Service, as appropriate.
• Provide first-level supervision to pharmacists, assigned trainees, and other staff in clinical pharmacy program areas.
• Precept and supervise pharmacy residents and students as assigned.
• Participate in interdisciplinary training and in-service education for medical, nursing, pharmacy, resident, student, and other allied health staff.
• Instruct patients and family members on appropriate medication use; adapt communication and tracking methods to age and developmental needs, assess and document comprehension, and refer patients to relevant educational programs.
• Coordinate one program area of a complex pharmacy operation or multiple facility program areas, including developing, organizing, managing, and controlling complex pharmacy programs.
• Assist with other Pharmacy Service operations, including medication order review and verification and providing relief in clinics or pharmacies as needed.
• Participate in collaborative drug-therapy research studies with other services.
• Review and evaluate non-formulary and restricted-drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria.
• Monitor and report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient adherence issues, documenting findings according to PVAHCS procedures.
• Work with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, with specific eligibility dependent on position type.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior federal work or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager